July 20, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Establishment of Quorum

5. Approval of Agenda

6. Introduction of Guests

7. Public Comments

8. Consent Agenda

8.a. Minutes of the June 22, 2015, Policy & Communications Committee Meeting

8.b. Minutes of the June 22, 2015, Board of Education Regular Meeting

8.c. Minutes of the July 6, 2015, Special Board of Education Meeting

8.d. Approval of the July 2015 Bills

8.e. School  and Transportation Activity Accounts

8.f. June 30, 2015, Treasurer's Report

9. Presentation(s) from the Floor

9.a. One-on-One Early Adopters Proposal - Mr. Ladenburger, Dr. Freeman

10. Superintendent/Board Reports

10.a. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Gildea
Participation in the Illinois Arts Council 

10.b. Finance/Facilities Committee of the Whole - Jason Bonds,  Chair

10.c. Policy and Communications Committee, Michele Kreis, Chair

10.d. Insurance Committee - Rich Hentschel, Board Representative

10.e. Wellness Committee, Mark Ponce, Board Representative

10.f. PTO Report, Michele Kreis, Board Representative

10.g. Fremont Education Foundation - Mark Ponce, Board Representative

10.h. SEDOL Governing Board - Jeff Luckett, Board Representatives

11. Monthly Financial Report - Mr. Tanner
Updated cash flow projections for the three operating funds, education, operations and maintenance, and transportation, through June 30, 2015 will be presented.  A performance report on district investments, real estate tax collections, and impact fee collections for June will be reviewed.

12. Unfinished Business

12.a. Second Reading and Recommended Adoption of Board Policy Changes - Dr. Gildea
The following policy changes suggested by the Illinois Association of School Boards will be reviewed for a second reading and recommended adoption: PRESS, MAY 2015, Issue 88: Board of Education, #2:250 Access to District Public Records; General School Administration #3:40 Superintendent; #3:50 Administrative Personnel Other than the Superintendent; #3:60 Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal; Operational Services #4:45 Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery; General Personnel #5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease; #5:120 Ethics and Conduct; #5:180 Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity; #5:270 Employment At-Will, Compensation, and Assignment; #5:290 Employment Termination and Suspensions; #5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves; Instruction #6:15 School Accountability; #6:40 – Curriculum Development; a five year review of specific policies; and an update on the Bullying Policy, #7:180.  

13. New Business

13.a. Recommendation to Approve Treasurer’s Bond Proposal - Mr. Tanner
School districts are required by Illinois state law to bond their treasurer.   A treasurer’s bond proposal will be presented and recommended for approval.

13.b. Annual Ratification of Developer Subdivision Indemnification Agreement - Mr. Tanner
In order to remain valid,, this indemnification agreement pertaining to developer subdivision contribution agreements must be ratified on an annual basis.  It is expected that the board will vote on ratifying the agreement at tonight's meeting.

14. Action from Closed Session

15. Personnel - Dr. Gildea
Administration will present personnel items for board appoval.

16. Information Items

16.a. Calendar Items - President Bonds
      August 10 - Committee of the Whole Meeting Workshop - 6:30 p.m.
      August 11 & 12 -  New Teacher Orientation
      August 17 - Teacher Institute Day
      August 18 - First Day of School for Grades 1-8 (Full Day)
      August 19, First Day of School for Grades EC, Pre-K., & KG 
      August 24, Board of Education Meeting - TBA, 7 p.m.

16.b. Correspondence

17. Public Comments

18. Announcements

19. Adjournment